A European bestseller, in print continuously since 1946, now for the first time in English.
Can an elderly Zoroastrian priest and his young apprentice foil a dark plot to foment civil war in Egypt?570 BC. Carthage, Sicily, Greece, Egypt, Libya. Two heroes rush across the Mediterranean on a secret diplomatic mission followed by spies and assassins, the Carthaginian navy, and eventually — the whole state apparatus of Eternal Egypt. All they have to survive and accomplish their goal is the old man's wit and the young man's courage.
A classic tale of high adventure, full of white-knuckle twists and turns, engaging characters, and sparkling humor, this series has remained continuously in print across Eastern Europe since 1946. If you liked The Treasure Island and The Three Musketeers, you will like this.Come, join the fun!